Shannon De Almeida
About me
Hi, I’m Shannon! I have over 15 years of childcare experience, including the past 5 years specializing as a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. Supporting families during the newborn stage is truly my passion, and I feel honored to help parents navigate one of the biggest transitions of their lives. I believe every family is unique, so I take the time to understand your parenting style, goals, and routines in order to provide personalized, evidence-based support. Whether it’s establishing healthy sleep foundations, supporting feeding, or simply giving parents the confidence to enjoy their new baby, my goal is to make the newborn transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Families describe me as calm, patient, dependable, and proactive. I strive to create a peaceful environment where parents feel supported and babies feel safe, loved, and understood. I look forward to becoming a trusted member of your family’s support team and helping you navigate this exciting new chapter with confidence.
Education
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (2024)
Certification and training
CACHE Certified Newborn Care Specialist (2026)
Foundational Newborn Care Specialist Training (2026)
Advanced Newborn Care Specialist Training (2026)
CAPPA Postpartum Doula training (2024)
CAPPA Lactation Educator Training (2017)
CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training (2017)
Newborn Care Specialist Training (2017)
Memberships and affiliations
International Nanny Association
NCSA
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
As a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 15 years of childcare experience and 5 years specializing in newborns, I provide personalized, evidence-based support to help families confidently navigate the fourth trimester. My services include newborn care, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support, parent education, routine development, and overnight or 24/7 care. My goal is to make the transition into parenthood as smooth and stress-free as possible by creating a calm, nurturing environment where both parents and babies can thrive. Every family is unique, and I tailor my care to your parenting style, providing compassionate guidance while helping you build the confidence to care for your little one long after my contract has ended.
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Ratings and reviews
Shannon was an incredible newborn care specialist for our family. From the beginning, she was caring, reliable, and thoughtful in the way she cared for our newborn. She gave us tremendous peace of mind during those exhausting early months. One of the things we appreciated most was her balanced approach to helping our baby develop healthy sleep habits. Shannon was gentle and nurturing, never relying on a “cry it out” approach, but she also helped our baby learn to settle without creating habits that would be difficult to unwind later. She struck exactly the right balance between comfort, consistency, and structure. Shannon handled all of the late-night changes, soothed our baby with care, and woke us when needed for feeds. She saved us countless hours of lost sleep, stress, and second-guessing. Thanks in large part to her help, our baby was sleeping through the night by around three months. We are so grateful for Shannon and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a kind, dependable, and experienced newborn care specialist
- Marc M.
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